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Sabba Quidwai

CEO

Designing Schools

Author, educator, and entrepreneur Dr. Sabba Quidwai believes that cultures of innovation begin with a culture of empathy. In an AI-powered world, she helps organizations build trust, encourage creativity, and inspire a collective vision through her role as CEO of Designing Schools. Her journey into this role, began with the challenges she faced as a new graduate in 2007, which unveiled the discrepancies between traditional education and the demands of a rapidly evolving job market, especially during the transformative era marked by the iPhone's release and a subsequent recession. Dr. Quidwai's career, rooted in her beginnings as a high school social science teacher, evolved to leading innovation at USC and later being recruited as an education executive at Apple. This transition from the classroom to the corporate world was not just a career shift, but an extension of her commitment to redefining education. These experiences deepened her insights as a social scientist, focusing on designing learning experiences that equip everyone with the skills and strategies to be irreplaceable in a world with AI. She shares this research in her 2020 documentary and book "Designing Schools,", examining why and how design thinking is the human advantage in an AI world.

SPEAKER SESSIONS

13 November, 2024 | 10:30 to 11:10
Innovations in EdTech and how to implement AI in Education

Join us for an insightful panel where we explore the latest advancements in educational technology and practical strategies for integrating artificial intelligence into learning environments. Hear our expert speakers to discover how AI can transform teaching methodologies and enhance student engagement and outcomes.

13 November, 2024 | 14:15 to 14:35
Beyond the Four Walls: Hybrid Learning in the Metaverse

What Happens When Machines Can Think and Act Like Humans? Imagine a future where artificial intelligence (AI) handles complex tasks, freeing us to focus on what truly matters: relationships, creativity, and personal interaction. From mundane to meaningful, from isolation to integration, from content to connection—discover how AI can shift our daily engagements toward deeper, more impactful experiences. How do we make this happen? Explore the future of education with a groundbreaking hybrid approach that seamlessly integrates real-life and metaverse learning environments. This session will demonstrate how students can transcend traditional classroom boundaries to become true architects of their own education. Discover innovative strategies to engage and empower learners in both physical and virtual worlds, preparing them for the dynamic future ahead. We'll share how we designed this experience to teach students ethical decision making when using AI.